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Flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

Nonstop flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) take about 5h 6m (3,683 km). Air Tanzania flies it. Lowest fare seen: $357 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

Carriers on CPT–DAR according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Tanzanianonstop fare seen

Cape Town to Dar es Salaam fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $357 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $345. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$345 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$4275 Nov 2026 · Air Tanzania$405 · 1 stop4 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$4983 Dec 2026 · Air Tanzania$405 · 1 stop8 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$3577 Jan 2027 · Air Tanzania—
Feb 2027$35725 Feb 2027 · Air Tanzania—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $345 for October 2026, $357 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Cape Town to Dar es Salaam, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Cape Town to Dar es Salaam flights

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?
A nonstop flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) takes about 5h 6m, covering 3,683 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Cape Town from Dar es Salaam by air?
The great-circle distance between Cape Town International Airport and Julius Nyerere International Airport is 3,683 km (2,289 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CPT–DAR route include Air Tanzania. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CPT–DAR was $357 USD with Air Tanzania (nonstop), departing 7 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $345 one-way, against $405 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $345 with one stop against $357 nonstop, a saving of $12. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from South Africa to Dar es Salaam?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Dar es Salaam visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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